Lockheed Martin

Wind Tunnel Systems Integration/Test Asc Manager

Lockheed Martin$109K — $192K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Engineering Technology
  • US Citizenship and eligibility for a Secret Security clearance
  • Leadership skills for managing a high-tech lab environment
  • Willingness to work hands-on in a wind tunnel testing environment
  • Experience with instrumentation design and installation

Responsibilities

  • Direct and lead a team of 8-10 engineers, prioritizing tasks and fostering accountability
  • Coordinate test scheduling and oversee budget tracking
  • Design, fabricate, instrument, and validate aerodynamic test models
  • Operate and maintain data-acquisition systems, specifically LabVIEW
  • Enforce safety standards within wind-tunnel facilities and high-altitude chambers
  • Engage with customers and external vendors for smooth test execution and data delivery

Benefits

  • Flexible scheduling options to support work-life balance
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) match and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Education Assistance for continuous learning
  • Parental Leave and Paid Time Off (PTO)
Full Job Description
You will be the Wind Tunnel Systems Integration/Test Asc Manager for the Aerodynamic Test Team which is responsible for delivering high-fidelity wind-tunnel testing and aerodynamic research for government and commercial programs. The role will be filled at the Associate Manager level, with approximately 25% of time dedicated to personnel and team leadership responsibilities. Approximately 75% of the role will involve hands-on technical contributions supporting aerodynamic testing. Responsibilities include model design, fabrication, instrumentation, installation, test execution, and data validation. Candidates should have a solid foundation in mechanical design and willingness to work with experienced engineers in model design, including coordination with external fabrication vendors. Experience with data acquisition software (i.e., LabVIEW) for control systems, interfaces with measurement hardware, pressure instrumentation, and data acquisition is desirable. This role may also require occasional travel to off-site test facilities for extended durations. The role requires setting clear priorities, assigning work, and fostering an accountable team. Given the nature of the role, proven leadership and team-building capability is the primary selection criterion, followed by experience in laboratory operations. Specific wind tunnel experience is desired but not required. These responsibilities include coordinating with customers, scheduling and prioritizing test activities, tracking budgets, managing capital projects, and aligning the team with initiatives of the Functional organization. What You Will Be Doing As the Wind Tunnel Systems Integration/Test Asc Manager you will be responsible for leading a multidisciplinary team while contributing directly to critical test activities. Your responsibilities will include: Provide technical direction and day-to-day leadership for 8-10 engineers, setting priorities, assigning work, and fostering accountability. Coordinate test scheduling, budget tracking, and capital-project oversight to align with functional organization initiatives. Design, fabricate, instrument, and validate aerodynamic test models; operate data-acquisition systems such as LabVIEW. Enforce rigorous safety standards across wind-tunnel facilities, high-altitude chambers, and associated pressure-vacuum systems. Engage with customers, external vendors, and cross-functional partners to ensure seamless test execution and data delivery. What's In It For You We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here. Who You Are You are a collaborative leader with a proven track record of building high-performing engineering teams. Your background includes strong mechanical-design skills, hands-on experience in wind-tunnel or aerodynamic test environments, and proficiency with data-acquisition software (e.g., LabVIEW). You communicate clearly, influence across diverse groups, and prioritize safety in every activity. A willingness to learn from subject-matter experts and to mentor early-career engineers sets you apart. Further Information About This Opportunity MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an active Secret clearance to start. Basic Qualifications - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Engineering Technology. - Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government Secret Security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. - Leadership skills to manage a high-tech lab environment - Willing to learn and work in a wind tunnel testing environment. - Willing to occasionally travel for offsite wind tunnel tests. Desired skills - Knowledge of Data Acquisition Systems, primarily focused on the acquisition of pressure transducers, strain gages, and temperature probes. - Knowledge of National Instruments LABVIEW to maintain and develop new capabilities. - Willing to work hands-on in a laboratory environment. - Experience with 3-D Solid Modeling CAD systems. - Experience in instrumentation design and installation. - Highly motivated individual with the ability to learn continuously and the ability to identify multiple avenues to successfully reach team goals. - Strong written and oral communication skills. - Ability to develop clear technical presentations for customers and suppliers. - Microsoft Office Skills - Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Project. National Pay Statement Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $109,200 - $192,510. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year. This position is incentive plan eligible. Premium Pay Statement Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $125,600 - $217,695. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. This position is incentive plan eligible.

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Lockheed Martin Corporation is a global security company that engages in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of advanced technology systems and products. It also provides a range of management, engineering, technical, scientific, logistic, and information services. The company operates in four business segments: Aeronautics, Electronic Systems, Information Systems and Global Services, and Space Systems. Lockheed Martin was formed in 1995 from the merger of Lockheed Corporation and Martin Marietta. In September 2008, Lockheed Martin Corporation acquired Aculight Corporation. In January 2009, it completed its acquisition of Universal Systems & Technology, Inc. (UNITECH). In August 2009, it completed its acquisition of Gyrocam Systems LLC (Gyrocam). Gyrocam develops and supplies gyrostabilized optical surveillance systems and sustainment field services, principally to the United States military. Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, a unit of the Company's Electronic Systems business area, would manage the Gyrocam business.

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